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Hokkaido

Michi-no-Eki Teshio (道の駅てしお)

道の駅てしお

Pause in the north for shijimi clams, the Teshio River, and the Sea of Japan.

Updated 2026-09-28Michi-no-Eki Journal Read in Japanese

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Location

Teshio Town, Teshio District

Road

National Route 232 / Hokkaido Prefectural Route 106, Wakkanai–Teshio Line

Hours

9:00–19:00

These are approximate hours for Shop Teshio no Kuni from April to October. It closes at 17:00 from November to March. Hours vary by outlet.

Parking

Cars: 57 / Large vehicles: 6

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How to enjoy

Choose how to enjoy your visit

Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

Food

Shijimi ramen for lunch

The restaurant's closing time and regular days off change with the season. Allow extra time, especially in winter or on Sundays.

Shopping

Shijimi and dairy products as souvenirs

Many items, including frozen clams, processed shijimi, black-colored custard pudding, and cheeses, call for some thought about keeping them cool.

Rest stop

A short walk from parking to toilets

The toilets and vending machines are available 24 hours a day. The multipurpose toilet has a baby changing table and a child-sized toilet.

Nearby

Onsen and riverside a few minutes by car

Add Yubae Onsen, Teshio River Riverside Park, and Kagaminuma Seaside Park after your meal for a fuller sense of Teshio.

Teshio stop

Decide what to eat first, and Teshio becomes easy to navigate

This station is easiest to use when you think in order: eat shijimi, buy shijimi, then head to the river and onsen, rather than trying to tour every facility. Knowing the parking layout, 24-hour toilets, and separate shop hours makes the long drive on National Route 232 feel more relaxed.

Around lunchtime

Make the restaurant's shijimi ramen the main event. If it looks busy, use the toilets and take a look at the shop first.

Afternoon

Buy frozen shijimi or pudding last, then make a short trip to the onsen or riverside park.

Evening

If the sky is clear, head to Yubae Onsen or the riverside. The scenery of the Teshio River and Sea of Japan adds to the memory of the food.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Teshio stands at the entrance to the town on National Route 232, linking journeys toward Wakkanai and Rumoi. The main draws are the restaurant's shijimi ramen made with clams from the Teshio River, plus shopping for frozen shijimi, shijimi croquettes, black-colored custard pudding, and dairy products. Shijimi are small clams. The building is modest in size, and it is easy to find the toilets, shop, and restaurant from the parking lot, making this a useful stop on a long drive. If time allows, add Teshio Onsen Yubae, about five minutes away by car, Teshio River Riverside Park, and Kagaminuma Seaside Park for a Teshio detour that goes beyond food.

#Shijimi clams
#National Route 232
#Ororon Line
#Teshio River
#Onsen nearby
#24-hour toilets

Practical information

Registration number: 北海道-074
Prefecture: Hokkaido
Municipality: Teshio Town, Teshio District
Road: National Route 232 / Hokkaido Prefectural Route 106, Wakkanai–Teshio Line
Telephone: 01632-9-2155
Closed days: Closed January 1–2 at the start of the year. The restaurant and shop are generally closed on Sundays from November to mid-April.
Station stamp: Available

Address

7227-2, Shinkaidori 4-chome, Teshio-cho, Teshio-gun, Hokkaido (北海道天塩郡天塩町新開通4丁目7227番地の2)

Facilities

24-hour toilets
Multipurpose toilet
Nursing room
Baby changing table
Child-sized toilet
Vending machines
Restaurant
Retail shop
Shop Teshio no Kuni (ショップ天塩の國)
Tourist information
Lounge
Multipurpose room

3 more facilities listed.

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)hokkaido-michinoeki.jp (Japanese guide)www.teshio-tourism.com (Japanese guide)www.teshio-tourism.com (Japanese guide)kawatabi-hokkaido.com (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Taste Teshio shijimi at the station

The chance to enjoy shijimi clam soup or shijimi ramen during a break on National Route 232 is this station's strength. Restaurant hours change with the season, so arrive early if you plan to have lunch here.

Take home something distinctly Teshio

Frozen and fresh shijimi clams, processed shijimi products, dairy products, and black-colored custard pudding bring together the town's waterside and dairy character in the shop. Shopping alone is a reason to stop even when you are not eating here.

A short drive to the onsen and riverside park

The station alone makes a brief rest stop; a few minutes by car extends the outing to Yubae Onsen or Teshio River Riverside Park. In the evening, the open sky over the sea and river feels expansive, and on a clear day the view of Mount Rishiri, also called Rishiri Fuji, can change the impression of the trip.

Route idea

Ways to plan your stop

Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.

Travel toward Wakkanai or Rumoi

Stop for lunch on National Route 232

From the parking lot, you can reach the toilets, shop, and restaurant quickly. If you want shijimi ramen, plan around restaurant hours; after eating, buy any souvenirs that need chilling last, so they are easier to manage in the car.

Parking lot → toilets → restaurant → Shop Teshio no Kuni → return to National Route 232

Closing times are earlier in winter, and there is a period when the restaurant and shop are closed on Sundays.

A day when you want to unwind after a long drive

Finish your meal with an onsen visit

After a light meal at the road station, drive about five minutes to Teshio Onsen Yubae. On a clear evening, look forward to the sky over the Sea of Japan and views of Rishiri Fuji.

Michi-no-Eki Teshio → Teshio Onsen Yubae → Kagaminuma Seaside Park area

The onsen may close for maintenance. Check the last admission time for day bathing before you go.

Photos, walks, and brief outdoor time

Add Teshio River scenery

If the station alone is not enough, head to Teshio River Riverside Park. Its lawns open onto views of the river, sea, and distant mountains, and children can stretch after time in the car.

Michi-no-Eki Teshio → Teshio River Riverside Park → return to town

The park's usual visiting season is May to October. Strong winds can make it feel colder.

People heading to Kagaminuma Seaside Park Campground

Stock up before camping

Before heading to the campground, use the road station for toilets, drinks, and Teshio food or souvenirs. Its location also makes it easy to combine with further shopping in town.

Michi-no-Eki Teshio → further shopping in town → Kagaminuma Seaside Park Campground

The campground operates seasonally from May to late October and has reservations and staffed office hours.

Hours

Opening hours

Shop Teshio no Kuni

April–October 9:00–19:00 / November–March 9:00–17:00

The road station's central retail outlet. Closing time changes by season.

Restaurant

April–December 11:00–17:00 / January–March 11:00–15:00

Last order is 16:15 from April to December and 14:15 from January to March. It is listed as closed on Sundays from November to mid-April.

Retail shop

April–December 10:00–17:00 / January–March 10:00–15:00

Michi-no-Eki souvenir tickets are available during shop hours. The shop is listed as closed on Sundays from November to mid-April.

Information desk

May–October 10:00–17:00

A desk providing tourism and road information for Teshio and nearby towns and villages.

Toilets and vending machines

24 hours

Useful facilities for a break on National Route 232, even late at night or early in the morning.

Family

Visiting with children

Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Age 1 and under

★★★★☆

The multipurpose toilet has a baby changing table, and the indoor facilities are a short walk from the parking lot.

For nursing or a longer break, avoiding busy hours may make the visit calmer.

Ages 2–3

★★★★☆

The child-sized toilet is helpful. Use the toilet before eating and keep the shop visit short.

For a change of pace in good weather, head to the riverside park instead of letting children run around inside the station.

Ages 4–6

★★★★☆

Options such as shijimi croquettes and sweets let you choose according to appetite. Add the riverside or Kagaminuma, a few minutes away by car, for room to move.

On windy days, keep outdoor play brief and consider the onsen or an indoor rest instead.

Elementary school age

★★★★☆

Combining the Teshio River, shijimi, Rishiri Fuji, and the onsen makes a detour that connects local food with the landscape.

During the Shijimi Festival or shrine festival, plan for crowds and possible traffic restrictions.

Toilets

There is a multipurpose toilet, baby changing table, and child-sized toilet.

Meals

The restaurant closes earlier in winter and has a period of Sunday closures.

Outdoor play

A short trip to Teshio River Riverside Park or Kagaminuma Seaside Park works better for play than the station itself.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

1
Park near the entrance
Teshio Town lists 57 spaces for cars, six for large vehicles, and two for disabled visitors; the regional road-station site lists 55 car spaces. If you are coming for a meal, avoiding the busiest lunch period may shorten the walk.
2
Use the toilets first
The toilets and vending machines are open 24 hours. A multipurpose toilet also makes the station useful as a break during long journeys.
3
Choose either food or shopping
If time is short, focus on either shijimi ramen or buying frozen shijimi, so the stop does not feel rushed.

Event

Make an event part of your visit

Permanent spaces and dated events are listed separately. Events can change both the atmosphere and crowds; use the official links for details.

Checking event dates.

Spaces used for events

Event plaza

The plaza beside the station is often connected with local events such as Teshio Market. On event days, allow extra time for parking and meals.

Teshio River Riverside Park

This riverside area hosts major town events such as the Shijimi Festival. Combine a visit with food and shopping at the road station.

Kagaminuma Seaside Park

A place associated with camping, temporary sales areas, summer stays, and routes used during events.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Check restaurant hours first if lunch is your main purpose

The restaurant closes earlier in winter and is listed as closed on Sundays from November to mid-April. If you are coming for shijimi ramen, plan a lunchtime arrival.

Source: Official Teshio Town facility guide

Many shop souvenirs need cooling

Frozen and fresh shijimi, dairy products, and pudding are best bought last with the temperature in your car in mind. A small insulated bag gives you more choices on the summer Ororon Line drive.

Source: Official Teshio Town facility guide

With children, look beyond the station itself

Use the station's baby changing facilities and child-sized toilet, then head to Teshio River Riverside Park or Kagaminuma Seaside Park for active time. On windy days, keep outdoor time short and consider the onsen instead.

Source: Official Teshio Town facility guide and nearby park guides

Parking and sales locations change on summer event days

The Shijimi Festival involves Teshio River Riverside Park and a temporary sales area at Kagaminuma Seaside Park, so visiting only the station may miss the event. Check tourism association notices before traveling around event dates.

Source: Teshio Town Tourism Association

Add the onsen and riverside in the evening

Food and shopping at the station are enjoyable on their own, but adding Yubae Onsen or Teshio River Riverside Park brings views of the Sea of Japan, the Teshio River, and Rishiri Fuji into the experience.

Source: Northern Road Stations and Teshio Onsen Yubae

Good for a short car break; use nearby sites for a longer stay

The station brings together toilets, tourist information, food, and shopping rather than a large play area. For half a day, combine it with the onsen, campground, riverside park, shrine, or museum to see more of Teshio.

Source: Teshio riverfront development model course

Before your visit

Things to check before setting out

Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.

Shop Teshio no Kuni is generally listed as open 9:00–19:00 from April to October and 9:00–17:00 from November to March.
The restaurant is listed as open 11:00–17:00 from April to December (last order 16:15), and 11:00–15:00 from January to March (last order 14:15). For shijimi ramen, aim for lunchtime.
The restaurant and shop are listed as closed on Sundays from November to mid-April, and the road station is closed January 1–2.
The toilets and vending machines are available 24 hours. The multipurpose toilet has a baby changing table and child-sized toilet.
If buying shijimi or dairy products, plan to keep them cool so you can still stop at the onsen or riverside park.
During the Shijimi Festival, Teshio Market, or Itsukushima Shrine Festival, the venue and parking may extend beyond the station area.

Food

Eating and shopping

Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.

Restaurant
Shijimi ramen
See the restaurant menu for availability and price
Restaurant
Shijimi clam soup
A dish featuring Teshio's specialty shijimi clams
Shop and light meals
Shijimi croquette
Check availability at the shop on the day
Souvenir and sweet treat
Black-colored custard pudding
A sweet treat to keep cool on the way home

Food mood

What would you like to eat?

A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.

Main lunch choice

Shijimi ramen and shijimi clam soup

The restaurant is the clearest way to taste Teshio River shijimi. The salt-flavored ramen is not too heavy during a long drive and makes a memorable local dish.

Expect a wait at peak lunch time or on event days; visiting the shop and toilets first may make it easier.

To take home

Frozen and fresh shijimi clams

If you plan to make miso soup or sake-steamed clams at home, bring an insulated bag and buy them last. They make a tangible reminder of your visit to Teshio.

Deliveries and stock vary by day. If you particularly want them, check the shop early.

Light meal

Shijimi croquette and zangi bento

If you do not want a full restaurant meal, there are items that are easy to eat in the car. Zangi is Hokkaido-style fried chicken; these choices help when companions have different appetites.

Sales hours and selection follow the shop's and restaurant's operating hours.

Something sweet

Black-colored custard pudding, dairy products, and soft-serve ice cream

There is more here than shijimi: these products also reflect the town's dairy farming. They make a small treat before heading to the onsen or riverside park.

For chilled products, consider the length of your journey and the temperature inside your car.

On event days

Shijimi sales, food trucks, and supplies from the shop

On days of the Shijimi Festival or Teshio Market, leave room to visit event stalls or food trucks as well as the station restaurant. Use the station first for toilets, drinks, and a look at souvenirs.

Sales locations and parking change from year to year, so follow tourism association notices on event days.

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